Scottish Pilgrim Routes Forum

23/04/2026

What a great day we had at our Spring gathering, thank you for hosting us so wonderfully, Comrie Croft.

We heard an inspiring keynote from Rev Prof Ian Bradley, reflecting on Columba.

It was fantastic to hear the passion and enthusiasm for the braided ‘Columba Way’ route mapping from Iona to St. Andrews (Three Saints Way)

To hear about an exhibition about Columba on the move around various locations.

To hear about happenings and exciting developments from the Fife Pilgrim Way Pastor

To get an update on the The Tin Tabernacle in Killin

To journey some of the virtual St Magnus Way - what a beautiful moment that was!

To hear more about the beautiful, regular pilgrimage walks happening at Dunkeld Cathedral

To hear about exciting developments on Lismore from The Cathedral Church of St. Molaug.

And about the ongoing pilgrimage journeys on Mull and Iona with Mull Another Way

And an encouragement for nominations for the John Henderson Award…

And more. Not least a delicious lunch, lots of sharing of ideas and a grand tour of the immense place that is Comrie Croft.

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15/04/2026

Have you watched The Road to Holy Isles?

Interested in going on pilgrimage in Scotland?

You'll find a full list of Scottish Pilgrim Routes on our website here: https://www.sprf.org.uk/pilgrim-routes-in-scotland

You can catch the Pilgrimage on BBC iPlayer, that includes a journey on the St Cuthberts Way here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002trqw/pilgrimage-the-road-to-holy-island-episode-1

Seven celebrities make a pilgrimage through the stunning landscapes of north east England to one of Britain’s most important pilgrimage sites, the Holy Island of Lindisfarne.

11/04/2026

We're delighted that our spring gathering is to be hosted at the brilliant Comrie Croft on Thursday 23 April* 2026

We'll be building on the momentum of the exciting discussions held in Dunkeld, last spring, but don't worry you won't miss out if you weren't at that meeting, we'll make sure to bring everyone up to speed.

We'll be sharing about the exciting revisioning work that has been done on the ‘Columba Way’ coast-to-coast pilgrimage. And updates from across the country about the development of pilgrim routes and pilgrimage across Scotland.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Find out more and book your place here: https://www.sprf.org.uk/current-events-and-news Or contact [email protected]. And do make sure to let us know you are coming before the 20th April.

*Note this is a change of date from when the spring gathering was first announced.

11/04/2026

Have you caught up with the latest BBC pilgrimage series? The Road to Holy Isle.

What are your thoughts and reflections?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002trqw

p.s. photo is not from the programme, but from another group of pilgrims making the journey across the sands to Holy Isle back in October 2025. Credit: Mull Another Way

30/03/2026

'Pilgrimage is more than a wandering, it is a wondering' Sally Foster-Fulton

Did you catch the beautiful programme exploring themes and experiences of pilgrimage, from the Fife Pilgrim Way on BBC Radio 4 Sunday Morning?

You can listen again to Sally Foster-Fulton and Gilbert Márkus as they reflect together as they visit inspiring points on what was one of the most important pilgrim routes in medieval Europe, leading through Fife towards the relics of St Andrew.

You can explore the Fife Pilgrim Way and all the pilgrim routes across Scotland on our website, link in our bio.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002td3h

Sally Foster-Fulton, Gilbert Márkus and Mairéad Nic Craith on Palm Sunday and pilgrimage.

20/03/2026

It isn't on a Scottish Pilgrim Route, but still worth sharing...

The Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally Archbishop of Canterbury is walking 140km from St Paul's Cathedral to Canterbury this week, ahead of her Installation as Archbishop of Canterbury on 25 March.

It's the first time in modern times an Archbishop has undertaken a walking pilgrimage like this — and it feels like a profound sign of how deeply pilgrimage is capturing hearts and imaginations right now.

"As I walk this path I will be praying for our Church and our world, and asking God to bless those we meet. Every Christian life is a pilgrimage - a journey with God." Archbishop Sarah

A pilgrim’s passport has also been specially produced for the journey, designed by pupils from Ospringe Church of England Primary School in Faversham.

May you continue to have a good pilgrimage, Archbishop Sarah.

📸 credit: Archbishop of Canterbury Facebook post.

18/03/2026

In the car park behind Wooler URC, one of the St Cuthberts Way churches, you will find an unexpected place of peace, refreshment and Spiritual renewal. A new labyrinth and prayer garden is now open, and EVERYONE is invited to explore it.

What is a labyrinth?

A Labyrinth is a design which forms a single path leading from the outside to the centre and back again. Unlike a maze there are no dead ends. To journey in and out, all you have to do is to keep on walking, thoughtfully and mindfully. Labyrinth designs date from the earliest times and were carved into rocks, painted or even stitched into fabric. They were a feature of many cathedrals, marked out on the floor, as an invitation to walk and pray as you reflect on where you are in life.

Please do come along and experience the Labyrinth for yourself. Please contact Fliss Barker on [email protected] for more information.

And you may be interested in joining the pilgrimage with St. Cuthbert's Way churches together and Rural Ministries from Wooler URC to St. Cuthbert's Cave this Saturday 21st March - register here: https://St-Cuthberts-pilgrimage.eventbrite.co.uk

25/02/2026

SPRF Member organisation, ScotWays, recently reprinted their very popular and helpful ‘Public Access in Scotland - Know your Rights’ leaflet.

The leaflet acts as a guide explaining how the law regulates public access to Scotland’s outdoors.

A very helpful resource whether you're helping to set up or planning to walk a pilgrim route.

The leaflets can be ordered completely free until the end of 2026, thanks to continued support from NatureScot.

Order online, totally free with free delivery:
https://scotways.com/product/public-access-in-scotland-know-your-rights-a-brief-guide/

17/02/2026

🌟 St. Kentigern Way achieves bronze accreditation! 🌟

We’re thrilled to share that The Kentigern Way has been awarded Bronze Level accreditation under the Scottish Pilgrim Ways™ Accreditation Scheme — a national standard that recognises authentic, walkable pilgrim routes with strong volunteer support and historic connection to pilgrimage tradition. 

Celebrated at Glasgow Cathedral on St Kentigern’s Day, 13th January, the accolade honours the hard work of the dedicated volunteers who’ve developed this 150-mile off-road pilgrim path from Annan to Glasgow — tracing the footsteps of Scotland’s beloved patron saint, Saint Mungo, also known as St.Kentigern.

🏞️ Winding through the river valleys of the Annan, Tweed and Clyde, The Kentigern Way now joins other recognised Scottish pilgrim paths under a national framework that helps walkers and cyclists know what to expect and celebrates Scotland’s ancient pilgrimage heritage. 

Whether you’re after a contemplative day walk or a full pilgrimage adventure, this route invites you to walk with purpose, reflection and connection.

👣 Discover more about Scottish Pilgrim Ways and accredited routes at https://www.sprf.org.uk/scottish-pilgrim-ways-accreditation-scheme - link in our bio on instagram.

05/01/2026

On the Twelfth Way of Christmas we journey along Walk the Whithorn Way walkthewhithornway

A 155 mile walking and cycling route, which follows much of the westerly pilgrimage route to Whithorn, travelled by pilgrims for well over 1300 years.

At its peak round 1500, the shrine attracted pilgrims from Scotland, England and beyond, who traced a network of sea and land routes to Whithorn. St Ninian became the favoured saint of the Royal House of Stuart, which further stimulated national devotion.

Now you can walk ( or cycle ) the Whithorn Way for yourself, or try out just one of its thirteen richly historic segments.

The films on The Whithorn Trust website give you highlights from the Cathedral at Glasgow through 155 miles of rambling back roads, quiet cycle paths, or stunning beach walks, to Whithorn.

Find out more and view the films here:
https://www.whithorn.com/walk-the-whithorn-way/